allenfalls

Based on: falls
Adverb
1.

at best, at most

(NOT used for quantities, especially numbers. Think of something being "but a first step")
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  • Die Maßnahme ist allenfalls ein erster Schritt zur Lösung des Problems.
  • The measure is at best a first step towards solving the problem.

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How many meanings does the German word 'allenfalls' have?

allenfalls has 1 distinct meaning: 1. at best, at most.

What is 'allenfalls' related to?

The word 'allenfalls' is related to falls.

Where can I learn more about 'allenfalls'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.